Vocab for days
This is a group of lines in a poem
What is stanza
This figurative language compare two things uses like or as.
Simile
In a story about two friends who argue because of a rumor that was spread but eventually become friends again, what would the theme be?
Never let lies destroy a true friendship
How should you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text. ( 2 ways)
Context clues and dictionary
What are the parts of a plot (Think rollercoaster)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Sensory language that appeals to your five senses
Imagery
What is a hyperbole
An exaggeration
How many questions do you need to get masters on STAAR?
44!
How do you make sure that you pick the right answer for a MC question? (3 things)
-Read the entire question carefully
-Go back to the text/annotations for a clear understanding
-identify why each choice is right or wrong based on evidence
3 types of authors purpose
P.I.E.E.D (Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe)
Authors feelings towards the subject matter
Tone
"The wind is whispering to me" is an example of
Personification
What is the acronym that we use when we are characterizing a character in a story?
S.T.E.A.L (Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Looks)
What is the main difference between and informational essay and an argument essay?
Argument essay requires a counterargument (5 parargraphs), information essay doesn't (4 paragraphs)
What is the topic of a story called?
Main idea
Pov of the narrator or a character in the story
First person
What type of figurative language is this "Your eyes are the sun"
Metaphor
What are paired passages?
Poetry analysis includes
speaker, tone, mood, overall gist
A good summary includes
Beginning , middle and end and key details only
How the author wants the reader to feel
mood
This type of figurative language is this "The boy ran as if it was his last day on Earth"
Simile
What is an inference?
An educated guess or assumption based on evidence from the text
For your short constructed responses , what method do you use and what does each letter stand for
A.C.E, Answer; Cite evidence, Explanation
What is the overall lesson or message of a story called
Theme